Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b8 (d6·2)
c9-26632Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
20. Qxb8+ Kf7 21. Nc5 d3 22. Bb3 Qxb3 23. axb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: knight to c5 (+3.6).
- Strong! bishop to b3 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf7, then Nc5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #45.
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