Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b2 (b1·3)
c9-07982Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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 Bxb2 8. Bxa8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on b2 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.0).
- Well found: bishop to a8 (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxb2, then Bxa8 and you win the queen.
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