Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c7 (c3·3)
c9-13952Puzzle 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
19. Qxc7+ Ka7 20. Bxd7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — bishop to d7 (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka7, then Bxd7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #805.
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