Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b5 (f1·2)
c9-03987Puzzle 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
8. Qxb5+ Kf8 9. fxe5 fxe5 10. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (+3.5).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf8, then fxe5 and you win the rook.
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