Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (c1·3)
c9-09137Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
19. Kb1 Qd2 20. Qxd2 Rh6 21. Qg5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to b1.
- Spot on — queen to d2 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd6, then Qxd6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #704.
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