Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c2 (d1·4)
c9-14288Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
5. Qc2 c6 6. O-O Ng6 7. Qxb2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b2 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead c6, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #616.
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