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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (b2)

c9-03546
Puzzle rating: 1111Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

12. b3 Bd7 13. Ba5 Nd5 14. Ke1

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
  • bishop to a5 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: king to e1 is the top choice (+3.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.0).
  • If instead Bd7, then Ba5 and you stay on top.

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