Attack on the uncastled king: queen to b5 (f1·5)
c9-27996naming 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
27. Qb5 Bc7 28. Bxd4 O-O 29. Bxe5 Bxe5 30. Rxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to d4, and you stand better (+2.4).
- Strong! bishop to e5 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- Best move. rook to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc7, then Bxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #241.
SP-241 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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