Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (a7·3)
c9-13519Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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+ Ke7 14. Nc5 Qd5 15. c4 Qd6 16. Nxb7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: knight to c5 (+2.5).
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- Best move. knight to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke7, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #678.
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