Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b7 (c6·4)
c9-07583Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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. cxb7 Qxb7 10. f3 Re6 11. Nf4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f4 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Qxb7, then f3 and you stay on top.
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