Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (f2·3)
c9-07498Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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. Qa7 Bb8 15. Qa3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- queen to a7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a3 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bc7, then Qa7 and you win the knight.
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