Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (b2·5)
c9-16321Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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. Qb7+ Kd8 14. Qb8+ Rxb8 15. Rxb8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to b8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #778.
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