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Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (a2·2)

c9-18849
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

25. Kb1 Qb4 26. Rf1 Rh8 27. Qc3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
  • Spot on — rook to f1 (+5.3).
  • A natural move: queen to c3.
  • You win decisive material (+5.5).
  • If instead Qd7, then e6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #821.

Explore position #821

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