Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b5 (a5·4)
c9-06023Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Qxb5 Bd5 11. Be5 Nfg6 12. Nxe8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- bishop to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e8 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bc6, then Qd3 and you stay on top.
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