Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c7 (a7)
c9-14681Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
18. Qc7 O-O 19. Qxc6 bxc5 20. Ke1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (+4.6).
- A natural move: king to e1.
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead O-O, then Qxc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #256.
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