Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (c5)
c9-11082Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. 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.
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