Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (a2·13)
c9-04891Puzzle rating: 1115Theme: 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
16. axb3 Kf7 17. O-O Ng4 18. h3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf7, then O-O and you win the rook.
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