Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (a8·11)
c9-18805Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
5. Qb7 e5 6. Bg2 Rb8 7. Qa6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- bishop to g2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to a6 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Rb8, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #94.
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