Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d8 (d7)
c9-16694Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
14. Qxd8+ Ne8 15. Bxd6 O-O 16. Bxe7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Well found: bishop to d6 (+6.4).
- Strong! bishop to e7 is the sharp choice (+6.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ne8, then Bxd6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #497.
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