Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b7 (h1)
c9-01797Puzzle 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
6. Qxb7 Rc8 7. Qf3 g5 8. Nc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- queen to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rc8, then Bg5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #566.
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