Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to c3 (d4·2)
c9-20004Puzzle 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
19. Bc3 f4 20. Nf1 c4 21. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — knight to f1 (+4.8).
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead f4, then gxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #795.
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