Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (b8·2)
c9-16914Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
12. Qb7 Qf6 13. Qxf7+ Qxf7 14. Bxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (+4.2).
- Strong! bishop to f7 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Bd7, then Nc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #53.
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