Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d3 (e2·2)
c9-04620Puzzle rating: 1091Theme: 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. Qxd3 Rg8 16. Rb1 Rxg2 17. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- rook to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Rg8, then Rb1 and you win the bishop.
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