Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (e4·2)
c9-19932Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
10. Qxb7 Ke7 11. dxe5 Kf7 12. Qxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (+4.2).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Ke7, then dxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #246.
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