Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e3 (c1·2)
c9-17681Puzzle 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
4. Qe3+ Be5 5. f4 O-O 6. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be5, then f4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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