Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d2 (c2)
c9-06398Puzzle rating: 1085Theme: 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
15. Qxd2 Bxe4 16. Rxb6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+1.5).
- A brilliant blow: rook to b6, and you stand better (+1.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxe4, then Rxb6 and you win the queen.
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