Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (d6)
c9-16861Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
19. Qd4 Bxd3 20. Qxd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Well found: queen to d3 (+1.8).
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead Bxd3, then Qxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #361.
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