Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b5 (a6)
c9-05012Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
10. Qb5 a6 11. Qg5 Qc7 12. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: queen to g5 (+2.6).
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead a6, then Qg5 and you stay on top.
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