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Attack on the uncastled king: king to a1 (a2)

c9-17061
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

24. Ka1 Bxg5 25. Nxg5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • Spot on — knight to g5 (+3.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.1).
  • If instead Bxg5, then Nxg5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #734.

Explore position #734

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