Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b4 (c3·2)
c9-02035Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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. cxb4 Rxb4 16. Nd1 O-O 17. Kd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- knight to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to d2 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead O-O, then Nd1 and you win the bishop.
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