Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b8 (a7·10)
c9-04413Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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
4. Qxb8 Kd7 5. e3 Nc6 6. Bb5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to b5 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd7, then e3 and you win the rook.
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