Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b8 (b7·3)
c9-21083Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
11. Qxb8+ Rc8 12. Nb7+ Ke8 13. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to b7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc8, then Nb7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #752.
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