Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (c1·2)
c9-02898Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
4. Qxc4 d5 5. Qc1 O-O 6. f3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- queen to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f3 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then cxd6 and you win the bishop.
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