Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (b5)
c9-14660Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
18. Qxb7+ Kd8 19. Nc6+ Ke8 20. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (+6.8).
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
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