Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (h1·10)
c9-07868Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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
9. Qxb7 Rg7 10. c4 c6 11. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+4.7).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c6, then Nc3 and you win the bishop.
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