Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c2 (c1·5)
c9-21558Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
8. Qc2 Qxc2+ 9. Kxc2 Ne6 10. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+1.6).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+1.5).
- You reach a winning position (+1.5).
- If instead Qxc2+, then Kxc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #810.
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