Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e2 (e5)
c9-22739Puzzle 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
9. Qe2 Bxe2+ 10. Bxe2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Spot on — bishop to e2 (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Bxe2+, then Bxe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #445.
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