Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (c1·11)
c9-19855Puzzle 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
9. Kb1 Qb4 10. Kxa2
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — king to a2 (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qb4, then Kxa2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #365.
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