Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (g2·5)
c9-19712Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
10. Qxd5 Qxd5 11. Nxc7+ Kf7 12. Nxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: knight to c7 (+5.0).
- Strong! knight to d5 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd5, then Nxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #87.
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