Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d2 (d5)
c9-21569Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
24. Qd2 Qxd2+ 25. Kxd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: king to d2 (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qxd2+, then Kxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #151.
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