Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1·12)
c9-22436Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
19. Ka2 Nxc5 20. Qxc5
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Well found: queen to c5 (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Nxc5, then Qxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #382.
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