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Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (a2)

c9-09844
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

24. Kb2 Nec4+ 25. Kc1 Nf3+ 26. Kb1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
  • king to c1 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! king to b1 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.7).
  • If instead Nec4+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #671.

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