Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (a8·6)
c9-07392Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
3. Qb7 Rb8 4. Qa6 Rb6 5. Qa3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: queen to a6 (+2.6).
- Strong! queen to a3 is the sharp choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Rb8, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
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