Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b4 (a3·6)
c9-04617Puzzle 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
7. axb4 Nxb4 8. Nf3 d5 9. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxb4, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #662.
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