Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b4 (b3)
c9-11220Puzzle 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
14. b4 Ng4 15. bxc5 Nxe3 16. Bxe3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+3.3).
- Precise: bishop to e3 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Ng4, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #367.
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