Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b8 (f4·4)
c9-14002Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
11. Qxb8 O-O 12. Qf4 h6 13. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (+4.3).
- A natural move: knight to f3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h6, then Nf3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #244.
Explore position #244Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play