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Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (c2·2)

c9-24110
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

25. Kb1 Ra7 26. Qd6+ Rac7 27. Bxg5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • Spot on — queen to d6 (+3.9).
  • Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (+3.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.9).
  • If instead Ra7, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #727.

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