Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (b3·2)
c9-07225Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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. Qxc4 Qxd2 14. Qc2 O-O-O 15. Bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qxd2, then Qc2 and you stay on top.
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