Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (b2·2)
c9-11185Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. b3 Bc6 13. d5 Nxd5 14. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+1.4).
- pawn to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+1.5).
- If instead Bc6, then d5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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