Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d1 (e2)
c9-07878Puzzle 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
11. Qxd1 O-O 12. O-O Ne8 13. Ng5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g5.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ne8, then O-O and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #148.
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