Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b4 (a3·3)
c9-02851Puzzle 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. axb4 b5 7. bxc5 bxc4 8. Rxc4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+3.8).
- Precise: rook to c4 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b5, then bxc5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #201.
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