Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (f2·2)
c9-05798Puzzle 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
14. Qxb6 Rf6 15. Nf2 Bc4 16. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- knight to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rf6, then Nf2 and you win the bishop.
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