Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (b8)
c9-05120Puzzle rating: 1118Theme: 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
8. Qxb7 Nb6 9. Qxa6 f5 10. e5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (+6.3).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb6, then Qxa6 and you win the bishop.
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