Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (d4·3)
c9-13428Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
19. Qb6 d6 20. Bh3+ Be6 21. Qxc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+9.4).
- Spot on — bishop to h3 (+10.1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (+10.9).
- You win decisive material (+10.9).
- If instead d5, then Bh3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #670.
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