Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (c1·8)
c9-22747Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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. Qxc4 Qxc4 9. Nd6+ Ke7 10. Nxc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: knight to d6 (+4.3).
- Strong! knight to c4 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc4, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #142.
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