Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (a1·9)
c9-17107Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
21. Qxe5+ Kf7 22. Bc4+ Bd5 23. Bxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf7, then Bc4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #868.
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