Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b8 (c7·4)
c9-08910Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
30. Qb8+ Bc8 31. Qxc8+ Kf7 32. Qxh8
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bc8, then Qxc8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #77.
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