Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (b2)
c9-03546Puzzle rating: 1111Theme: 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
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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