Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d2 (d1·3)
c9-07903Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
7. Qd2 Bxh1 8. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — knight to d8 (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxh1, then Nxd8 and you win the queen.
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