Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b8 (a7·5)
c9-01629Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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. Qxb8 f6 10. Rc1 Qd6+ 11. Qxd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- rook to c1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Re6, then Rc1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #334.
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