Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (g2·3)
c9-12339Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qxd5 Nc7 11. Qxe5 h5 12. Qe3 Bxa6 13. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: queen to e5 (+2.7).
- Precise: queen to e3 is the top choice (+2.7).
- Brilliant! The bishop on a8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nc7, then Qxe5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #843.
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