Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a3 (b2·18)
c9-05551Puzzle 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
7. bxa3 Nb6 8. e4 O-O 9. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a3 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then e4 and you win the bishop.
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