Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (e2)
c9-19905Puzzle 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
13. e3 Bg5 14. c4 f4 15. Qb2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b2 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Bg5, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #816.
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