Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (a1·8)
c9-14408Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. Qxe5 Ne6 13. exf5
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ne6, then exf5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #494.
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