Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d1
c9-03005Puzzle rating: 1123Theme: 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. Qxd1 O-O 13. e3 Rd8 14. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (+4.1).
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O, then Nf3 and you win the rook.
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