Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (b4·5)
c9-25910Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
7. b5 Qa3 8. Bb4+ Qxb4 9. Qxb4+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — bishop to b4 (+5.9).
- Strong! queen to b4 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qa3, then Bb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #217.
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