Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (c2·2)
c9-24110naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
25. Kb1 Ra7 26. Qd6+ Rac7 27. Bxg5
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (+3.9).
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Ra7, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #727.
SP-727 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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