Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (c1·7)
c9-24284Puzzle 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
14. Kc2 Qxa4 15. bxa4 Rxb1 16. Kxb1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Well found: pawn to a4 (+2.4).
- Strong! king to b1 is the sharp choice (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Qxa4, then bxa4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #777.
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