Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d2 (e2)
c9-17738Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
29. Qd2 Qxa1+ 30. Nd1 Qxa3 31. Bc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- knight to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to c4.
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Qxa1+, then Nd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #427.
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