Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b4 (a3·11)
c9-06529Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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. axb4 Nxb4 8. e4 a5 9. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Nxb4, then e4 and you stay on top.
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