Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (g2)
c9-15527Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
17. Qxb7 Nxe5 18. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Nxe5, then Qxa7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #928.
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