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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (c5)

c9-11082
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

25. Qxc4 dxc4 26. Bxc7

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
  • Spot on — bishop to c7 (+5.8).
  • You win decisive material (+5.8).
  • If instead dxc4, then Bxc7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #834.

Explore position #834

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