Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d3 (c2·20)
c9-24467Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
15. cxd3 Nxe3+ 16. Ke2 Qb2 17. Rb1 Qa3 18. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to b1.
- Best move. bishop to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxe3+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #81.
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