Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d3 (e2·3)
c9-09225Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
19. Qxd3 dxc4 20. Qxc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead dxc4, then Qxc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #528.
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