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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e2 (g2)

c9-16637
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

15. Qe2 Bd6 16. Bxc4 Rxf5 17. Bd3

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • Spot on — bishop to c4 (+2.3).
  • A natural move: bishop to d3.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.8).
  • If instead Bd6, then Bxc4 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #284.

Explore position #284

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