Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c2 (d1)
c9-02679Puzzle rating: 1131Theme: 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
7. Qxc2 O-O 8. Bxd5 Na6 9. Bf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+5.0).
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Bxd5 and you win the knight.
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