Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (a8·5)
c9-07122Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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
4. Qb7 gxh4 5. Qa6 Nf6 6. Qa4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- queen to a6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a4 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Qf6, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
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