Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c3
c9-01127Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
15. Qxc3 Bxd4 16. Qd2 f6 17. h6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: queen to d2 (+2.4).
- A natural move: pawn to h6.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Bxd4, then Qd2 and you stay on top.
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