Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c2 (d1·3)
c9-23004Puzzle 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
24. Qxc2 Qf5 25. Ne3 Qxc2 26. Nxc2 Ne8 27. Nxa3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to c2 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- Best move. knight to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf5, then Ne3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #232.
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