Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (a4)
c9-00063Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
4. axb5 Ne6 5. e3 d5 6. Qa2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (+5.2).
- A natural move: queen to a2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then c4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #395.
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