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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (h1·10)

c9-07868
Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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

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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