Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c7 (f4)
c9-07401Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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
14. Qxc7 O-O 15. Qg3 Bd5 16. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- queen to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bd5, then Bxd5 and you win the bishop.
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