Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (b4·2)
c9-19530Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
14. b5 Bxb5 15. Qxb5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Bxb5, then Qxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #218.
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