Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e4 (e1·3)
c9-02838Puzzle rating: 1100Theme: 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
12. Qxe4 Rg8 13. Nc3 Nc6 14. Nce2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e2 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rg8, then g3 and you win the bishop.
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