Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b2 (a1·3)
c9-04004Puzzle rating: 1104Theme: 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
13. Qxb2 c4 14. Rb1 Ba7 15. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- rook to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O, then Qc1 and you win the queen.
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