Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b8 (b1·3)
c9-08058Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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
9. Qxb8 Rxb8 10. Bxd6+ Be7 11. Bxb8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: bishop to d6 (+3.9).
- Strong! bishop to b8 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxb8, then Bxd6+ and you stay on top.
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