Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (a2·20)
c9-06318Puzzle rating: 1096Theme: 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
15. axb3 Qxa1+ 16. Bb1 Qa3 17. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- bishop to b1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Qxa1+, then Bb1 and you stay on top.
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