Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a3 (a2·2)
c9-20751Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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. a3 d4 20. Qh3 dxe3+ 21. Nxe3+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- queen to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead d4, then Qh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #920.
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