Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d2 (e1·2)
c9-11348Puzzle 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
10. Qd2 Nxd4 11. h6 Bf8 12. Rb1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- pawn to h6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b1 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Nxd4, then h6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #50.
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