Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (b1·9)
c9-12595Puzzle 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
23. Kc2 Nxb3 24. Ra3 Nxc1 25. Qxc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — rook to a3 (+3.2).
- Precise: queen to c1 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Nxb3, then Qf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #955.
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