Attack on the uncastled king: king to c2 (d1·20)
c9-27957Puzzle 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. Kc2 Bg7 21. Rxe5 dxe5 22. Qxb6+
Why it works
- Best move. king to c2 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- Spot on — rook to e5 (+3.4).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Bg7, then Rxe5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #314.
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