Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (c1·17)
c9-19186Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
15. Kxb2 Re8 16. Bd4 Nxe5 17. Bh3+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to h3 is the top choice (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Re8, then c3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #671.
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