Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (a7·2)
c9-07292Puzzle 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
14. Qxb7 hxg4 15. O-O-O Nd6 16. Qa8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+3.7).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead hxg4, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
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