Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d3 (c2·19)
c9-16640Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
29. cxd3 Nxa4 30. g3 Kg7 31. Kg2 Re8 32. Ra1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — pawn to g3 (+3.9).
- A natural move: king to g2.
- Sensible development: rook to a1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Nxa4, then g3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #229.
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