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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (a7·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

16. Qb6 Bxc3 17. bxc3

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
  • Well found: pawn to c3 (+3.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.4).
  • If instead Bxc3, then bxc3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #395.

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