Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (e4·2)
c9-19175Puzzle 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
12. Qc4+ Bc7 13. Nd5 Ne6 14. Rxe6 O-O 15. Nxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: knight to d5 (#4).
- Strong! rook to e6 is the sharp choice (#3).
- Best move. knight to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bc7, then Nd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
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