Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (a6·2)
c9-02722Puzzle rating: 1154Theme: 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
10. Qxb7 Bc6 11. Qb8+ Kd7 12. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (+3.0).
- Stunning! queen to e8 gives up material but you are winning (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc6, then Qb8+ and you win the rook.
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