Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b8 (a7·11)
c9-04723Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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. Qxb8 g5 10. Nb3 d6 11. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead g5, then Nb3 and you win the rook.
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