Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b4 (a3·5)
c9-04268Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
8. axb4 Nxb4 9. Na2 Nc6 10. Qf2
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.1).
- knight to a2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Nxb4, then Qf2 and you stay on top.
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