Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (a2·33)
c9-16516Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. axb3 Qxe4+ 26. Rxe4 h6 27. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxe4+, then Rxe4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #351.
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