Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b7 (a6·7)
c9-21549Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
12. axb7 Nb6 13. dxc5 e5 14. exf4 e4 15. bxa8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+5.4).
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (+4.8).
- Best move. pawn to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nb6, then dxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #761.
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