Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (b4·2)
c9-24548Puzzle 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
17. Qxb6+ Ke7 18. dxe5 fxe5 19. b4 Rf6 20. bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Well found: pawn to e5 (+2.3).
- A natural move: pawn to b4.
- Best move. pawn to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke7, then dxe5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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