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Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1·6)

c9-19514
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

24. Ka2 Qf7+ 25. Qb3 Qxb3+ 26. Kxb3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • queen to b3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: king to b3 is the top choice (+5.2).
  • You win decisive material (+5.2).
  • If instead Qf7+, then Qb3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #795.

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