Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c3 (d3·3)
c9-10196Puzzle 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
25. Qc3 Re8 26. Nc2 b5 27. Nxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- knight to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Re8, then Nc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #218.
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