Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (b3·4)
c9-13586Puzzle 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
14. Qxc4+ Nxc4 15. Nxg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: knight to g2 (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Nxc4, then Nxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #685.
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