Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (a7·4)
c9-19006Puzzle 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
14. Qxb6 Rxb6 15. Nxe5 Nd6 16. fxe4 Nxe4 17. Nf7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: knight to e5 (+3.4).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+3.5).
- Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Rxb6, then Nxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
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