Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b4 (c4·3)
c9-07935Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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. Qxb4 c5 8. Qc3 Nc6 9. dxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- queen to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Qc3 and you win the bishop.
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