Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (a4·24)
c9-07637Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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. axb5 O-O 11. Kb1 f5 12. Ng5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Nc5 and you win the bishop.
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