Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a3 (b2·32)
c9-12372Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
25. bxa3 Nxe2 26. Qb2 Bb5 27. a4 Qe8 28. axb5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- queen to b2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a4.
- Best move. pawn to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Nxe2, then Qb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #829.
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