Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (a4)
c9-00834Puzzle rating: 1142Theme: 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
9. Qxc4 Bxc4 10. d3 Bd5 11. e4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Bxc4, then h4 and you stay on top.
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