Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (f2·4)
c9-07696Puzzle rating: 1139Theme: 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
12. Qxd4 Nb4 13. O-O h6 14. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb4, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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