Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b4 (b1·7)
c9-24686Puzzle 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
29. Qb4+ Qe7 30. d6 Qd7 31. Rb7 O-O 32. Rxd7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: pawn to d6 (+3.9).
- Strong! rook to b7 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qe7, then d6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #213.
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