Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (c4·20)
c9-05779Puzzle 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
6. cxb5 g5 7. h5 d5 8. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- pawn to h5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then h5 and you win the bishop.
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