Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c2)
c9-16029Puzzle 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
26. Kb2 Ra6 27. Bxe5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ra6, then Bxe5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #854.
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