Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d2 (c1)
c9-08270Puzzle 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
12. Qxd2 Qb7 13. Bd3 Bd5 14. f6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f6 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qc5, then Qxd4 and you win the bishop.
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