Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1·11)
c9-24063Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
24. Ka2 Ng5 25. Rxf6 Nxf3 26. Rxb6+ Kc8 27. Rxf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (+3.9).
- Strong! rook to b6 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- Great move! rook to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ng5, then Rxf6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #823.
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