Attack on the uncastled king: king to a2 (b1·6)
c9-19514naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
24. Ka2 Qf7+ 25. Qb3 Qxb3+ 26. Kxb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- queen to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to b3 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Qf7+, then Qb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #795.
SP-795 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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