Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (d2)
c9-17938Puzzle 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
8. d4 Bf7 9. Bxd7 Kxd7 10. Bc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to d7, and you stand better (+2.3).
- A natural move: bishop to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead cxd4, then e3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #344.
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