Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b4 (a3·2)
c9-02680Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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
8. axb4 axb4 9. d4 Ng6 10. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead axb4, then d4 and you stay on top.
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