Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b2 (c2)
c9-07916Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
7. Qxb2 O-O 8. O-O a5 9. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Ne2 and you win the knight.
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