Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (c1·12)
c9-24820Puzzle 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. Kb1 dxc5 21. Bxb7+ Kxb7 22. Rxd8
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to b7, and you stand better (+2.6).
- Strong! rook to d8 is the sharp choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead dxc5, then Bxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #671.
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