Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (e2·2)
c9-19043Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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. e3 c6 9. exd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead c6, then exd4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #927.
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