Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (a2·12)
c9-04801Puzzle 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. axb3 b5 7. c3 e6 8. e4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then c3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
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