Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (e5·2)
c9-06395Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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
11. Qxd5 Bxe2+ 12. Kxe2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Well found: king to e2 (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxe2+, then Kxe2 and you win the bishop.
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