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Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1·4)

c9-17124
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

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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