Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b4 (a3·4)
c9-04200Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
7. axb4 h5 8. h3 Bxf3 9. Qxf3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- pawn to h3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to f3 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h5, then h3 and you win the knight.
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