Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b2 (b1·2)
c9-07962Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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 c5 8. d4 O-O 9. dxc5
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.9).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then c5 and you win the bishop.
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