Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b4 (b1·6)
c9-08249Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Qxb4 bxa4 8. Qxa4 Bxf3+ 9. gxf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — queen to a4 (+4.5).
- Strong! pawn to f3 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead bxa4, then Qxa4 and you win the bishop.
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