Attack on the uncastled king: rook to b5 (b1·3)
c9-07830Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
14. Rxb5 Qc6 15. Qd5 Nc7 16. Qxc6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b5 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (+1.8).
- Stunning! queen to c6 gives up material but you stand better (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc6, then Rb3 and you win the bishop.
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