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Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1·9)

c9-19159
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

20. Ka2 Ne7 21. Bxb5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Spot on — bishop to b5 (+4.0).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Ne7, then Bxb5 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #913.

Explore position #913

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