Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e1
c9-06683Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
12. Qxe1 Qxa3 13. Qe3 Qb4+ 14. Kc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — queen to e3 (+2.3).
- A natural move: king to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Bxc4, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
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