Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e2 (g2)
c9-16637Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
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.
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