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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (f2·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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