Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b6 (a5·6)
c9-04333Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. axb6 a5 11. Nc5 a4 12. d4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb5, then Nb4 and you win the bishop.
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