Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b4 (a3·13)
c9-07452Puzzle rating: 1091Theme: 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. axb4 Ng6 10. d4 Nxf4 11. Bc1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c1 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Ng6, then d4 and you win the knight.
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