Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e4 (g4)
c9-10665Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
16. Qe4 Rg6 17. Qxc6 Rxc6 18. Rb1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- A brilliant blow: queen to c6, and you stand better (+2.9).
- A natural move: rook to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Rg6, then Rb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #59.
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