Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1·4)
c9-17124Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
20. Ka2 Be6+ 21. c4 Re5 22. Rd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: pawn to c4 (+4.0).
- A natural move: rook to d1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Be6+, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #902.
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