Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (h1·27)
c9-22575Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
9. Qxb7+ Nxb7 10. Nac6+ Bxc6 11. Nxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#1).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxb7, then Nac6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #953.
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