Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c6 (b7)
c9-18159Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
13. Qc6 Ra8 14. O-O-O Rxa2 15. d4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Nxd5, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #358.
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