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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (e2·2)

c9-19043
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #927

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