Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e3 (f2·4)
c9-08521Puzzle rating: 1089Theme: 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
15. Qe3 Qxe3 16. Bxe3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Well found: bishop to e3 (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Qxe3, then Bxe3 and you stay on top.
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