Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (c2·7)
c9-03493Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
10. cxb3 O-O-O 11. b4 Nxe5 12. Nxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then b4 and you win the bishop.
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