Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (b3)
c9-22916Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
20. Kb2 b5 21. axb5 cxb5 22. fxg4
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: pawn to b5 (+2.7).
- Precise: pawn to g4 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead b5, then axb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
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