Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b7 (b6·7)
c9-12181Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
28. b7 Bf8 29. b8=Q+ Ke7 30. Qbxd6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to b7.
- Spot on — pawn to b8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Bh4, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #774.
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