Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (b1·2)
c9-06482Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
8. Kxb2 g5+ 9. d4 Kxb8 10. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Kxb8, then Nb3 and you stay on top.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play