Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b6 (c5·19)
c9-07817Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
8. cxb6 axb6 9. Ne3 O-O 10. g3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — knight to e3 (+3.5).
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead axb6, then a4 and you stay on top.
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