Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1·7)
c9-19904Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
14. Ka2 Qd6 15. Qc2 Bb7 16. Rd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to d1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qd6, then Qc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #710.
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