Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b4 (b7)
c9-27938Puzzle 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
13. Qb4 Kxd7 14. fxg4 Qg8 15. Qxa5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — pawn to g4 (+4.6).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Kxd7, then fxg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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