Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (c2·12)
c9-06528Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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
8. cxb3 d4 9. Ba5 dxe3 10. Bh3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — bishop to a5 (+3.0).
- Strong! bishop to h3 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead d4, then Qc2 and you win the knight.
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