Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b8 (c7·3)
c9-18596Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
11. Qxb8+ Nxb8 12. f3 Bxa1 13. Rxa1
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on b8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.7).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a1 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Nxb8, then f3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #499.
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