Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c3 (e1·2)
c9-07608Puzzle 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
8. Qxc3 Qa4 9. f4 f6 10. Bxb6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to b6 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f6, then f4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #79.
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