Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c6 (c2)
c9-02599Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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. Qxc6+ Nc7 12. Kd1 Be7 13. d4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc7, then Kd1 and you win the bishop.
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