Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b7 (c6·7)
c9-12529Puzzle 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
11. cxb7+ Rxb7 12. e3 a4 13. Be2 Nc7 14. Qa5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e2.
- Great move! queen to a5 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Rxb7, then e3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #737.
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