Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1·10)
c9-23873Puzzle 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. Ka2 Kd8 21. Qxa8+ Ke7 22. Qxb7
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- Well found: queen to a8 (+7.0).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (+7.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd8, then Qxa8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #834.
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