Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (c4·5)
c9-01421Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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. cxb5 Rxc1+ 16. Be1 Rxa1 17. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- bishop to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rxc1+, then Be1 and you win the queen.
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