Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b2 (b5)
c9-11594Puzzle 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
18. Rb2 Bd5 19. Qf2 O-O-O 20. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- queen to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Bd5, then Qf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #834.
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