Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b7 (a6·2)
c9-08165Puzzle 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
12. axb7 Nd6 13. Bxd5 Bc6 14. Bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+3.2).
- Strong! bishop to c6 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nd6, then Bxd5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #59.
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