Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (b1·3)
c9-07023Puzzle 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
15. Kxb2 Nfe6 16. Bxd5 Bc6 17. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+4.5).
- Precise: king to b1 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nfe6, then Bxd5 and you win the rook.
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