Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (a1·3)
c9-03090Puzzle rating: 1113Theme: 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
5. Qxd4 b6 6. Ng3 O-O-O 7. e4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b6, then e4 and you win the bishop.
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