Attack on the uncastled king: king to a1 (a2)
c9-17061Puzzle 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
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.
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