Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·15)
c9-17744Puzzle 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
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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