Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e2 (h5)
c9-20953Puzzle 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. Qe2 Nb6 13. Qxe7+ Bxe7 14. d3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- A brilliant blow: queen to e7, and you stand better (+2.6).
- A natural move: pawn to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead O-O, then Qxe7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #62.
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