Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (b3·2)
c9-01534Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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
13. Qxd5 Ra8 14. Qd4 g6 15. Nxg6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- queen to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g6 is the top choice (+8.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead cxd5, then Bb5 and you stay on top.
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