Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b5 (f1·3)
c9-08223Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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
8. Qb5 Nxf5 9. Qxb7 e5 10. Qxa8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: queen to b7 (+3.0).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxf5, then Qxb7 and you stay on top.
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