Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d1 (c1)
c9-04869Puzzle rating: 1103Theme: 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
9. Qxd1 Ne4 10. Nd3 O-O 11. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ne4, then Qc2 and you win the rook.
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