Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (c2·2)
c9-20862Puzzle 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
20. c3 Bg6 21. Bf3 Re6 22. Qb5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to b5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Bg6, then Bf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #845.
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