Attack on the uncastled king: king to e3
c9-09331Puzzle 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
24. Ke3 Qc5+ 25. Qd4 Qxf5 26. Qxa4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (+3.4).
- Strong! queen to a4 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead O-O-O, then Qxg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #695.
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