Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (b2·27)
c9-13134Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
8. bxc3 Rxb1 9. Nb3 Rf6 10. c4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Well found: knight to b3 (+1.8).
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Rxb1, then Nb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #279.
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