Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (b4·6)
c9-26726Puzzle 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
22. b5 Qa5 23. Nc6 Nc4 24. Nxa5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- knight to c6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to a5 is the sharp choice (+5.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qa5, then Nc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #150.
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