Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (a4·3)
c9-00358Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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
11. axb5 O-O 12. h4 Ne4 13. Nxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- pawn to h4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e4 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Re1 and you win the bishop.
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