Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (a4·31)
c9-08749Puzzle rating: 1113Theme: 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
9. axb5 Bxg2 10. f3 Bxh1 11. Bxb6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! bishop to b6 gives up material but you stand better (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxg2, then f3 and you win the queen.
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