Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·16)
c9-11590Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
17. Kxb2 Nd4 18. Bxd4 Bxe4 19. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (+2.9).
- A natural move: knight to f3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd4, then Bxd4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #706.
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