Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c5 (f2·2)
c9-08406Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
10. Qxc5 d4 11. Qxd4+ Qxd4 12. Ncxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (+5.4).
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O, then Qd4 and you win the knight.
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