Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b2 (b1·4)
c9-08719Puzzle rating: 1087Theme: 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. Qxb2 b5 8. Bd2 O-O 9. e4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then Bb4 and you win the bishop.
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