Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (b3·5)
c9-22342Puzzle 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
15. Qxc4 a5 16. Rd1 Bd6 17. Nf7 Ra6 18. Nxh8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to f7 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- Best move. knight to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead a5, then Rd1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #710.
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