Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b6 (c5·23)
c9-21179Puzzle 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
6. cxb6 Bxb1 7. bxa7 Nxa7 8. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: pawn to a7 (+4.8).
- Strong! queen to a7 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Bxb1, then bxa7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #169.
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