Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (c1·10)
c9-15250Puzzle 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
25. Kb1 axb4 26. Nxh8
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — knight to h8 (+6.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead axb4, then Nxh8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #181.
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