Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e2 (e1)
c9-02567Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
15. Qxe2 O-O-O 16. Re1 a5 17. Bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a5 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O-O, then Re1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #900.
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