Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (a2·17)
c9-05609Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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
14. axb3 O-O 15. f4 exf4 16. gxf4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Nc3 and you win the bishop.
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