Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (a2)
c9-09844Puzzle 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
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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