Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (g1·5)
c9-25000Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
12. Qb6+ Rc7 13. Qxb8+ Rc8 14. Bb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc7, then Qxb8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
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