Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (a4·2)
c9-00302Puzzle 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
6. axb5 Nd6 7. Nc3 O-O 8. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd6, then Nd3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #443.
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