Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (g5)
c9-07219Puzzle 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
16. Qxe5 Nd7 17. Qe2 Qg6 18. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- queen to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Bc7, then Qg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #173.
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