Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c7 (h2·3)
c9-15429Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Qxc7+ Kxc7 13. Nd5+ Kd6 14. Nxf6
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on c7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.7).
- Well found: knight to d5 (+3.0).
- Strong! knight to f6 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxc7, then Nd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #760.
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