Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c3 (e1·4)
c9-12767Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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. Qc3 d5 14. exd5 Bd6 15. Bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: pawn to d5 (+2.6).
- Precise: bishop to c4 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then exd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #366.
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