Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e7 (f7)
c9-11165Puzzle 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
14. Qe7 Ra6 15. Qxg5 Nfd5 16. Nge2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (+4.3).
- Precise: knight to e2 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Nfd5, then Qc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #858.
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