Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b8 (b4)
c9-23582Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
18. Qb8+ Kd7 19. Nc5+ Kc6 20. Nxa6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: knight to c5 (#4).
- Strong! knight to a6 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd7, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #878.
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