Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (h1·2)
c9-08235Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
16. Qxd5 c5 17. Rxc5+ bxc5 18. Qd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (+9.1).
- Well found: rook to c5 (+10.4).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (+10.7).
- You win decisive material (+10.7).
- If instead Nxb5, then Qxb5 and you win the knight.
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