Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1·5)
c9-17711Puzzle 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
18. Ka2 Be6+ 19. c4 Qb4 20. Rxd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: pawn to c4 (+3.5).
- Precise: rook to d4 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead dxe3, then fxe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #743.
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