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Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1·8)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

17. Ka2 Qxa1+ 18. Kxa1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • Spot on — king to a1 (+2.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.0).
  • If instead Qxa1+, then Kxa1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #485.

Explore position #485

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