Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b4 (a4)
c9-03650Puzzle rating: 1091Theme: 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
15. Qxb4 Qa6 16. g4 c6 17. bxa6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to a6 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c6, then g3 and you win the bishop.
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