Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b5 (f1·3)
c9-27962Puzzle 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
9. Qb5 b6 10. Nc6+ Kb7 11. Nxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: knight to c6 (#5).
- Precise: knight to d8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b6, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
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