Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c6 (c2·4)
c9-18432Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
12. Qxc6 Nxc6 13. Nxc6+ Kc8 14. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+4.2).
- Strong! knight to d8 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxc6, then Nxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #731.
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