Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c3 (d2·2)
c9-19662Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
16. Qxc3 c5 17. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to d5, and you stand better (+1.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Bxd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #149.
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