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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (a5)

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Puzzle rating: 1100Theme: 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

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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