Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c3 (c2·2)
c9-21053Puzzle 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
11. Qc3 Bg7 12. Qa3 Bd4 13. Bc3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- queen to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Bg7, then Qa3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
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