Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d3 (a3)
c9-18797Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
22. Qd3 Qd4 23. Bxf7 Bxe1+ 24. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (+2.8).
- Strong! king to e2 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Bxc4, then Qxd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #238.
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