Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (b2·6)
c9-21715Puzzle 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
15. b3 dxe4 16. Nxe7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead dxe4, then Nxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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