Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c5 (d4)
c9-03046Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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
6. Qxc5 d6 7. Qa3 O-O 8. Re1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- queen to a3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d6, then Qd4 and you win the bishop.
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