Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b1 (a2)
c9-11623Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
17. Qxb1 Re7 18. Qb8 Bxe5 19. Qc7+ Ke8 20. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b1 keeps the pressure (#3).
- queen to b8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Re7, then Qb8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #871.
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