Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b2 (b1·13)
c9-09741Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
13. Rb2 Bc5 14. Qa4 Nh4 15. Bh5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- queen to a4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to h5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead fxe4, then Qa4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #877.
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