Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c2
c9-02043Puzzle rating: 1112Theme: 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
14. Qxc2 O-O 15. Bd3 Qh5 16. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Bd3 and you win the knight.
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