Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (a4·20)
c9-06417Puzzle 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
12. axb5 Nc4 13. Nhg3 c5 14. bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c6 is the top choice (+1.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc4, then Qf2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #842.
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