Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (c4)
c9-18021Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Qxd5 Qxd5 22. Nf6+ Kg7 23. Nxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: knight to f6 (+3.9).
- Precise: knight to d5 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd5, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #38.
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