Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (b3·3)
c9-07289Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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 cxd4 14. Qb4 dxe3 15. Qxa5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- queen to b4 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! queen to a5 gives up material but you stand better (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead cxd4, then Qb4 and you stay on top.
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