Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b7 (b6·6)
c9-24556Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
13. b7+ Bxb7 14. Qxb4 Ra7 15. Ba6 Qe7 16. Bxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: queen to b4 (+3.9).
- A natural move: bishop to a6.
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxb7, then Qxb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #898.
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