Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (a4·26)
c9-07715Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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
5. axb5 a6 6. Bc3 axb5 7. Bxf6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead a6, then Qa4 and you win the bishop.
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