Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c5 (c4·4)
c9-15899Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
32. Qxc5 Rc7 33. Qe5 b6 34. axb6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- queen to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rc7, then Qd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #767.
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