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Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1·3)

c9-11849
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

25. Ka2 Qe6+ 26. b3 axb3+ 27. cxb3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
  • Well found: pawn to b3 (+3.4).
  • Strong! pawn to b3 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.6).
  • If instead Qe6+, then b3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #903.

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