Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d3 (d2·3)
c9-26719Puzzle 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
7. d3 Ba5+ 8. Kd1 Qb4 9. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g8 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ba5+, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #341.
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