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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b7 (a6·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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