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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (c3·6)

c9-21797
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

32. Qxc4 h1=Q+ 33. Bxh1

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Spot on — bishop to h1 (#3).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead h1=Q+, then Bxh1 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #903.

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