Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e4 (e1·2)
c9-02478Puzzle rating: 1089Theme: 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
6. Qxe4 d6 7. d4 O-O 8. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d6, then d4 and you win the bishop.
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