Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b6 (a5·15)
c9-07237Puzzle 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
15. axb6 a5 16. Nd5 Bxd5 17. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to d5 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead a5, then Nd5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #429.
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