Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (a2·23)
c9-07258Puzzle rating: 1087Theme: 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
10. axb3 Qxg5 11. O-O-O O-O-O 12. e4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qxg5, then e4 and you stay on top.
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