Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b5 (d5)
c9-28366Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
20. Qb5+ Kc8 21. Rc6+ Kd7 22. Qb7+ Ke8 23. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — rook to c6 (#5).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#4).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Rc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #761.
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