Attack on the uncastled king: king to b1 (c1·7)
c9-13631Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Kb1 Bb4 18. Qh4+ Qf6 19. Qxf6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — queen to h4 (+2.1).
- Stunning! queen to f6 gives up material but you stand better (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bb4, then Qh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #174.
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