Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a3 (b2·2)
c9-00836Puzzle 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
10. bxa3 O-O-O 11. Rxb6 cxb6 12. h4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — rook to b6 (+4.4).
- A natural move: pawn to h4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead O-O-O, then Rxb6 and you win the bishop.
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