Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d1 (c1·2)
c9-06690Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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. Qxd1 a6 12. a4 O-O 13. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- pawn to a4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O, then a4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #329.
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