Attack on the uncastled king: king to b2 (b1·6)
c9-26896Puzzle 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
16. Kb2 Re5 17. Bd4 Qe7 18. Bxe5 Qxe5 19. fxg6
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (+3.3).
- Best move. pawn to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re5, then Bd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #845.
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