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Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b2 (b1·6)

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Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Rb2 Nd6 14. Qb1 O-O-O 15. Qc2

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • Well found: queen to b1 (+2.7).
  • Precise: queen to c2 is the top choice (+2.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.7).
  • If instead d5, then Qb1 and you stay on top.

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