Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (h1·15)
c9-26098Puzzle 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
18. Qxb7 Rxe1+ 19. Bxe1 Rb8 20. Qxa7 bxc4 21. Ba5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — bishop to e1 (+2.7).
- Strong! queen to a7 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- Best move. bishop to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxe1+, then Bxe1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #948.
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