Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b3 (d1·3)
c9-25569Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
8. Qb3 Nd6 9. Bxe6 Qe8 10. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: bishop to e6 (+3.5).
- Precise: bishop to g8 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd6, then Bxe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #806.
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