Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e6 (e2·3)
c9-15657Puzzle 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
20. Qxe6 Kc7 21. Qxd5 Kb8 22. Bxc8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (+3.4).
- Strong! bishop to c8 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc7, then Qxd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #242.
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