Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b3 (d1·4)
c9-21545Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
5. Qb3+ Bb5 6. Qxb5+ Ka7 7. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb5, then Qxb5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #923.
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