Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b2 (c1·2)
c9-13256naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1390Theme: 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
12. Qb2 e5 13. Bxa8 Qxa8 14. O-O Nb4 15. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — bishop to a8 (+4.5).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- Best move. pawn to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead e5, then Bxa8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #18.
SP-18 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
Explore position #18Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play