Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d2 (e3·2)
c9-05068Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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
10. Qxd2 h5 11. h4 O-O-O 12. a4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- pawn to h4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then O-O-O and you win the bishop.
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