Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e3 (e1·3)
c9-06942Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
13. Qxe3 Bxf5 14. Bxb8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — bishop to b8 (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxf5, then Bxb8 and you win the rook.
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