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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (g1·2)

c9-11243
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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

15. Qxb6+ Kc8 16. Bxa6+ Rxa6 17. Qxa6+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#8).
  • Well found: bishop to a6 (#7).
  • Strong! queen to a6 is the sharp choice (#6).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Kc8, then Bxa6+ and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #934.

Explore position #934

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