Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (c7)
c9-11621Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
13. Qxb6 Bxf3 14. gxf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: pawn to f3 (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Bxf3, then gxf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #82.
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