Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b7 (c6·8)
c9-17797Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
8. cxb7 Qxa2 9. Kxc1 Qa3+ 10. Kd1 Qa2 11. bxa8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+3.1).
- A natural move: king to d1.
- Best move. pawn to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxa2, then Kxc1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
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