Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d3 (d2·2)
c9-25394Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
9. d3 Bc6 10. Bxg7 bxc4 11. Rxc4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (+2.5).
- Precise: rook to c4 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Bc6, then Bxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #912.
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