Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b6 (a7·2)
c9-15732naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
16. Qb6 Bxc3 17. bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: pawn to c3 (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Bxc3, then bxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #395.
SP-395 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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