Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (a8·7)
c9-07393Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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
5. Qb7 e5 6. O-O-O e4 7. d4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+4.0).
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead e5, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
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