Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d1 (e2·3)
c9-16231Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. Qd1 Ne6 21. Rh4 O-O 22. h6 g6 23. Bxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — rook to h4 (+2.0).
- Precise: pawn to h6 is the top choice (+1.5).
- Best move. bishop to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.8).
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead Ne6, then Rh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #2.
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