Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (c1·8)
c9-13932Puzzle 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
22. Kb1 f6 23. Rg8 O-O-O 24. Rxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- rook to g8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (+6.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qe2, then Rgg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #251.
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