Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (e2·3)
c9-08983Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
11. Qc4+ bxc4 12. Bxc4+ Qd5 13. Bxd5+ Be6 14. Bxe6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: bishop to c4 (#2).
- Strong! bishop to d5 is the sharp choice (#1).
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead bxc4, then Bxc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #134.
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