Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (a8·13)
c9-20578Puzzle 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
4. Qb7 Rb8 5. Qa6 Nxb4 6. Qa3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: queen to a6 (+2.6).
- A natural move: queen to a3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Rb8, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
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