Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b2 (b1)
c9-03366Puzzle rating: 1092Theme: 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
4. Qxb2 Nd6 5. g3 Nc4 6. Nxc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c4 is the top choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ne6, then g3 and you win the bishop.
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