Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c2 (c1)
c9-04568Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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. Qxc2 Nb6 18. d6 Bxd6 19. Rhc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- pawn to d6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Nb6, then d6 and you win the bishop.
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