Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (a8·4)
c9-05476Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
6. Qb7 h5 7. gxh5 gxh4 8. Rxg8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — pawn to h5 (+2.5).
- Stunning! rook to g8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead h5, then gxh5 and you stay on top.
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