Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b3 (d3)
c9-20166Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
17. Qb3 Nc4 18. e4 g6 19. fxg6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (+2.6).
- Precise: pawn to g6 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead g6, then b5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #591.
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