Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b7 (c6·10)
c9-18040Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
15. cxb7 e4 16. Qxf4+ Qe5 17. bxa8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (+11.8).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (+11.7).
- Precise: pawn to a8 is the top choice (+11.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead e4, then Qxf4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #954.
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