Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b2 (a1·4)
c9-04051Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
9. Qxb2 Ba6 10. Be2 Qb7 11. c4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — bishop to e2 (+4.5).
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Na6, then Nh3 and you win the bishop.
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