Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b2 (a3)
c9-03376Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
8. Qxb2 e5 9. Bxb7 Qa7 10. Rf1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — bishop to b7 (+4.0).
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then e4 and you win the bishop.
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