Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (g1·3)
c9-12502Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
12. Qxb6+ axb6 13. Rxa8+ Kc7 14. Bxh7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- Well found: rook to a8 (+6.6).
- Strong! bishop to h7 is the sharp choice (+7.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead axb6, then Rxa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #648.
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