Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d2
c9-02303Puzzle rating: 1094Theme: 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
11. Qxd2 exd4 12. Bxd6+ Nxd6 13. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (+4.6).
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then h6 and you win the knight.
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