Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b6 (a5·7)
c9-04836Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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. axb6 axb6 9. Bxb6+ Ke7 10. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (+4.2).
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead axb6, then Bxb6+ and you win the knight.
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