Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (g1·2)
c9-07006Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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. Qxd4 Nc5 14. Nc3 Qg7 15. Qxg7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! queen to g7 gives up material but you stand better (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nc5, then Nc3 and you win the knight.
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