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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b1 (c2)

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Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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