Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to a7 (b6·2)
c9-21820Puzzle 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
17. bxa7+ Kc8 18. Nb6+ Rxb6 19. a8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a7 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (+5.9).
- Precise: pawn to a8 is the top choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Kc8, then Nb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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