Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b1 (a1·7)
c9-08820Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
14. Qb1 Kxe8 15. Qxb8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: queen to b8 (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Kxe8, then Qxb8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #197.
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