Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c1 (e1)
c9-18615Puzzle 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
11. Qxc1 Qe6 12. Bf5 Qd6 13. Bxh7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (+4.5).
- Precise: bishop to h7 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qe6, then Bf5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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