Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e2 (d1)
c9-07536Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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. Qxe2 Nd7 15. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd7, then exf5 and you win the bishop.
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