Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e6 (e3·4)
c9-20605Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
13. Qxe6 Bxe6 14. f5 Bxf5 15. Nxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: pawn to f5 (+3.9).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Bxe6, then f5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #645.
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