Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (d2·5)
c9-18185Puzzle 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
8. Qxd4 Nc6 9. Qd2 d5 10. Qxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- queen to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then Qd2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #815.
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