Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b5 (f1·7)
c9-25177Puzzle 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
16. Qb5+ Nb6 17. Qxb6+ Kc8 18. Rxa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nb6, then Qxb6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #749.
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