Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (a2·9)
c9-03730Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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. axb3 Qf7 11. Ncd5 Nc6 12. Rb1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to b1.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qf7, then Rb1 and you win the knight.
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