Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b2 (a1·5)
c9-07143Puzzle rating: 1098Theme: 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
12. Qxb2 Rxc1 13. Nxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — knight to c1 (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxc1, then Nxc1 and you win the rook.
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