Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b8 (d6)
c9-27086Puzzle 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
17. Qb8+ Bd8 18. Nxe6 dxe6 19. Ba4 Kf7 20. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (+4.7).
- A natural move: bishop to a4.
- Best move. bishop to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bd8, then Nxe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #369.
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