Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b4 (b1·4)
c9-05285naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
13. Qb4 Qc7 14. Qxf4 Qc3 15. Qd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (+2.5).
- Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Qc7, then Qxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #793.
SP-793 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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