Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a3 (b2·30)
c9-08637Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
7. bxa3 Nc7 8. Nc2 O-O 9. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a3 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- knight to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b6, then Nb3 and you win the bishop.
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