Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b3 (d1)
c9-03289Puzzle rating: 1097Theme: 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
14. Qxb3 Qc6 15. Rd1 Qa6 16. Bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc6, then Rd1 and you win the rook.
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