Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b4 (a4·3)
c9-14945Puzzle 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
24. Qxb4+ Ke8 25. Qb5+ Ke7 26. Qxd3
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#7).
- Precise: queen to d3 is the top choice (#7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Rc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
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