Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (b2)
c9-14036Puzzle 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
20. Kc2 e4 21. Qd4 Ra6 22. Rb1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- queen to d4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to b1 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead e4, then Qd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #719.
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