Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (a2·10)
c9-04449Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
11. axb3 O-O 12. Bd3 c5 13. Rc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c3 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O-O, then Ke1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #252.
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