Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b1
c9-01514Puzzle rating: 1095Theme: 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
9. Qxb1 O-O 10. Be2 a5 11. d5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- bishop to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d5.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O, then Be2 and you win the rook.
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