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Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·15)

c9-17744
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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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

27. Kb2 Qg3 28. Rxd8+ Kxd8 29. Qf8+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (#18).
  • Spot on — rook to d8 (#9).
  • Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#8).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Qg3, then Rxd8+ and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #655.

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