Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a6 (b5·2)
c9-02654Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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. bxa6 Bc7 12. a7 Rxa7 13. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- pawn to a7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Bc7, then Ng5 and you win the bishop.
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