Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b1 (a1·4)
c9-20430Puzzle 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. Rb1 Ba4+ 15. Kd2 Nf4 16. g3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Ba4+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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