Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b6 (a5·15)
c9-06817Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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
9. axb6 Kb7 10. Bxc7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — bishop to c7 (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Kb7, then Bxc7 and you stay on top.
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