Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (e3·3)
c9-04894Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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
13. Qxd4 e5 14. Qxa7 Qh6 15. Nbd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (+3.5).
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead b5, then Bxa8 and you win the bishop.
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