Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b1 (c2)
c9-07399Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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
11. Qb1 Qg6 12. Qxd3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Qg6, then Qxd3+ and you stay on top.
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