Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d3 (d2)
c9-16056Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
21. d3 Nxd3+ 22. Kd2 Nb4 23. Rac1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Nxd3+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #893.
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