Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a3 (b2·31)
c9-16269Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
17. bxa3 O-O-O 18. d3 f6 19. bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a3 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to a5 is the top choice (+1.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O-O, then d3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #758.
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