Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e4 (f3·6)
c9-18335Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
17. Qxe4 Be6 18. Qd3 b5 19. d5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- queen to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d5.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Be6, then Qd3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #821.
Explore position #821Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play