Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (h1·14)
c9-21703Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
8. Qxb7 Be5 9. Nf3 Bg7 10. Nxc5 N8d6 11. Nxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (+1.5).
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be5, then Nf3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #176.
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