Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b5 (a4·5)
c9-05653Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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 Rc8 11. Na7+ Nfd7 12. Nxc8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — knight to a7 (+3.2).
- Precise: knight to c8 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc8, then Na7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #493.
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