Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (a1·7)
c9-08210Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
6. Qxe5 b5 7. c4 Bxb1 8. Rxb1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+4.8).
- Precise: rook to b1 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b6, then Qb2 and you win the bishop.
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