Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (b2·7)
c9-10700Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. b3 bxc4 8. bxa4 Rxb1 9. Qxb1 cxd3 10. Nxd3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: pawn to a4 (+3.1).
- Strong! queen to b1 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- Best move. knight to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead bxc4, then bxa4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #331.
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