Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (b2·8)
c9-14262Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
23. b3 Be2 24. axb5 cxb5 25. Qa3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (+5.2).
- A natural move: queen to a3.
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Bd5, then Qa3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #798.
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