Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e6 (e3·3)
c9-06650Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
14. Qxe6 Bxe6 15. Nc6+ Ke8 16. Nxb8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+5.2).
- Precise: knight to b8 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxe6, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
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