Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (d3·2)
c9-22969Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
14. Qxc4 bxc4 15. Rxb8+ Ke7 16. Rxf8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Well found: rook to b8 (+5.7).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead bxc4, then Rxb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #529.
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