Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b4 (c3·9)
c9-05670Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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. cxb4 axb4 8. Qc5 Ne4 9. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- queen to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead axb4, then Qc5 and you stay on top.
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