Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e8 (e7·2)
c9-11349Puzzle 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
13. Qe8 Rh6 14. Qxa8 axb6 15. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (+3.9).
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Bb7, then Ne6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #50.
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