Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b2 (b1·5)
c9-15511Puzzle 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
13. Qb2 Ne4 14. c3 Re8 15. Bf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — pawn to c3 (+4.9).
- A natural move: bishop to f3.
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Ne4, then c3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #218.
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