Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g2 (g1·3)
c9-01632Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
10. Qxg2 Nxc4 11. Nxc4 Nd5 12. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — knight to c4 (+4.8).
- Precise: knight to d3 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then e3 and you win the bishop.
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