Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b7 (a6·2)
c9-05592Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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. axb7+ Kd7 12. Bc6+ Nxc6 13. Nxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#8).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Qa4+ and you stay on top.
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