Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e7 (h4·2)
c9-09043Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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. Qxe7+ Kxe7 12. Bxa3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — bishop to a3 (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Kxe7, then Bxa3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #82.
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