Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c2 (h7)
c9-06964Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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. Qc2 Ne4 18. Be3 Rh8 19. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+1.2).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+0.9).
- You reach a winning position (+0.9).
- If instead Ne4, then Be3 and you stay on top.
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