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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b6 (a5·4)

c9-03844
Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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

15. axb6 N7g6 16. O-O O-O 17. Kh1

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • king to g1 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: king to h1 is the top choice (+4.4).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the bishop.

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