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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b4 (d2)

c9-08947
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

27. Qxb4 O-O 28. Qxb7

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • Spot on — queen to b7 (+4.9).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead O-O, then Qxb7 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #102.

Explore position #102

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