Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e6 (f5)
c9-14337Puzzle 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
26. Qe6 Rd4+ 27. Kc2 b4 28. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to a8 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd4+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #522.
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