Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (c1)
c9-01567Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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
7. Qxc4 b5 8. Qe2 c4 9. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- queen to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then Qe2 and you win the bishop.
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