Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b5 (d3)
c9-02124Puzzle 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. Qxb5 c6 10. Qb4 Qxb4 11. Bxb4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- queen to b4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to b4 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c6, then Qb4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #251.
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