Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b3 (a2·32)
c9-27662Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. axb3 Bxc5 14. Qd8+ Kh7 15. Qg5 Bf8 16. Qxh5+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (+2.5).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (+2.2).
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxc5, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #26.
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