Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (f3·2)
c9-05912Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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. Qxb7 Rc8 15. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Well found: queen to a7 (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rc8, then Qxa7 and you win the bishop.
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