Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d3 (c4)
c9-09262Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
26. Qd3 Qc6 27. Bb2 Be4 28. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Qc6, then Bb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #209.
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