Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b2 (c1)
c9-26994Puzzle 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
7. Qb2 Be6 8. Bxb7 Qxb7 9. Qxb7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: bishop to b7 (+4.5).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Be6, then Bxb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #47.
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