Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·11)
c9-10710Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
19. Kxb2 Rxa1 20. Kxa1
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: king to a1 (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Rxa1, then Kxa1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #893.
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