Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c3 (e1)
c9-06709Puzzle 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
17. Qxc3 dxc3+ 18. Kxc3 bxc6 19. Rd1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — king to c3 (+3.9).
- A natural move: rook to d1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead dxc3+, then Kxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #891.
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