Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (h5·2)
c9-05013Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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. Qxe8+ Nd8 10. Bxd7+ Kb8 11. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#13).
- Well found: bishop to d7 (#8).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd8, then Bxd7+ and you win the rook.
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