Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e4 (b1·6)
c9-06777Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
9. Qxe4 O-O 10. Qc2 Nc6 11. e3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e3 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Qc2 and you win the bishop.
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