Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (f2)
c9-05305Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
11. Qxb6 Qe7 12. O-O Nxe4 13. Re1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Qe7, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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