Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c3 (d3·2)
c9-17082Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
23. Qxc3 Rd4+ 24. Nxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (#20).
- Well found: knight to d4 (#15).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd4+, then Nxd4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #367.
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