Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (c1·4)
c9-09311Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
23. Kb1 Qb4 24. g4 Qxa4 25. b3
Why it works
- Best move. king to b1 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- pawn to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Ncb4, then g4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #574.
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