Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (c3·4)
c9-20332Puzzle 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
20. Qxe5+ Ka7 21. Qxa5+ Kb8 22. Qe5+ Ka7 23. Qxh8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (+3.5).
- Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka7, then Qxa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #746.
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