Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1·9)
c9-19159Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
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.
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