Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b6 (a5·2)
c9-02998Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
6. axb6 f5 7. e5 d6 8. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then e5 and you win the bishop.
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