Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c5 (c3·2)
c9-07784Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
15. Qxc5+ Nd6 16. Qxc7 O-O 17. Nc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (+4.1).
- A natural move: knight to c6.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Nd6, then Qxc7 and you stay on top.
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