Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (a4·23)
c9-06695Puzzle rating: 1093Theme: 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
5. axb5 O-O 6. O-O a6 7. Qa5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to a5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead a6, then c4 and you win the bishop.
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