Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (d1·8)
c9-08371Puzzle rating: 1092Theme: 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
4. Qxd4 Nf6 5. O-O g5 6. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d2 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf6, then Bh6+ and you win the bishop.
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