Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b2 (b1·6)
c9-13703Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
4. Qb2 f5 5. Qxa3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — queen to a3 (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead f5, then Qxa3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #127.
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