Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (d4·3)
c9-25482Puzzle 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
11. d5 Bxc3 12. bxc3 Qa6 13. dxe6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: pawn to c3 (+4.3).
- Strong! pawn to e6 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxc3, then bxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #235.
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