Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (c2)
c9-14089Puzzle 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
19. Kb1 d5 20. Rc1 Qf6 21. gxh7
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (+4.4).
- Precise: pawn to h7 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Qf6, then gxh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #241.
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