Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (b3)
c9-00070Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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
8. Qxd5 Nf6 9. Qf3 bxc5 10. bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- queen to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf6, then Qf3 and you win the bishop.
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