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Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (b3)

c9-22916
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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