Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c6 (g2·2)
c9-06562Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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. Qxc6 Nb4 12. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: queen to a8 (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nb4, then Qxa8+ and you win the rook.
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