Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (e4·2)
c9-13553Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
12. Qxd4 Qxd4 13. Bxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: bishop to d4 (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qxd4, then Bxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #272.
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