Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c3 (c5)
c9-04471Puzzle rating: 1097Theme: 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
15. Qc3 Qxc3 16. dxc3 e6 17. Rd1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: pawn to c3 (+3.6).
- A natural move: rook to d1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qd4, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
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