Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (h1·4)
c9-05885Puzzle rating: 1101Theme: 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
8. Qxb7 h4 9. Qxa7 Nc6 10. Qb6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (+2.8).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then Nb4 and you win the bishop.
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