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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (f2·5)

c9-09467
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Qxd4+ Qd6 15. Qxc4

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
  • Well found: queen to c4 (+1.9).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Qd6, then Qxc4 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #479.

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