Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (a5)
c9-07481Puzzle rating: 1100Theme: 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
13. Qxb6+ Bc7 14. Qd4+ Bd6 15. Bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: queen to d4 (+3.8).
- Precise: bishop to c4 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Rc7, then Bxc4 and you stay on top.
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