Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (a1)
c9-14909Puzzle 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
19. Kb1 Bxb2 20. Kxb2
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: king to b2 (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Bxb2, then Kxb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #713.
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