Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·3)
c9-02929Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
11. Kxb2 Ned4 12. Rb1 f6 13. e5
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (+3.3).
- A natural move: pawn to e5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ned4, then Rb1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #559.
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