Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b2 (c1·3)
c9-28069Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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
23. Qb2 Qxb2+ 24. Kxb2 Rb6+ 25. Ka2 exd4 26. Rxd7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — king to b2 (+2.0).
- Precise: king to a2 is the top choice (+1.9).
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Qxb2+, then Kxb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #827.
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