Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (g3·2)
c9-14778Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
14. Qxe5+ Qe7 15. Bh5+ Kd8 16. Qxb8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (+6.1).
- Strong! queen to b8 is the sharp choice (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qe7, then Bh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #245.
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