Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1·8)
c9-13322Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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. 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.
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