Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (a8·12)
c9-18806Puzzle 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 fxe4 6. Nc3 a5 7. Rxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qxb2, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #94.
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