Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·8)
c9-07418Puzzle 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
12. Kxb2 Qg6 13. Bg4+ Kb8 14. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — bishop to g4 (+1.9).
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qg6, then a3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #554.
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