Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c5 (g1·2)
c9-12559Puzzle 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
21. Qxc5+ bxc5 22. Nxg7 Kc7 23. Rf3 Bg6 24. Rxf6
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on c5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.2).
- Spot on — knight to g7 (+2.1).
- A natural move: rook to f3.
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead bxc5, then Nxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #936.
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