Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (a8)
c9-00376Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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
5. Qb7 hxg4 6. Bxg4 f5 7. Bxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — bishop to g4 (+2.6).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead hxg4, then Bxg4 and you stay on top.
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