Attack on the uncastled king: rook to c3 (a3·2)
c9-25268Puzzle 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
17. Rxc3 Qxc3 18. a3 cxd5 19. cxd5 Bxe6 20. dxe6
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on c3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.3).
- pawn to a3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to d5 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qxc3, then a3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #949.
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