Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e7 (e1·4)
c9-09056Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
14. Qxe7+ Kxe7 15. Bxc5+ Kd7 16. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (+7.5).
- Precise: bishop to f8 is the top choice (+7.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxe7, then Bxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #79.
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