Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (a7·2)
c9-01782Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
8. Qb7 Nb4 9. c5 Bxc5 10. d4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- pawn to c5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead d5, then Nxc2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
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