Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d2 (e3·3)
c9-11240Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
17. Qd2 Qc6 18. Kg1 Bc7 19. Nxh4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to h4 is the top choice (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Qc6, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #216.
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