Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (a4·26)
c9-08010Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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. axb5 g5 9. e3 Rg6 10. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead g6, then e3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #195.
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