Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d2 (d1)
c9-03957Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
17. Qxd2 Rh6 18. Ne2 d4 19. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — knight to e2 (+3.9).
- Precise: rook to c1 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rh6, then Rd1 and you win the knight.
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