Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (a8·9)
c9-08233Puzzle rating: 1107Theme: 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
3. Qb7 Rb8 4. Qa6 b5 5. c4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: queen to a6 (+3.1).
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Rb8, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
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