Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (d4·4)
c9-23170Puzzle 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. Qxe5+ Kd7 25. O-O-O Bc7 26. Qd4+ Ke7 27. cxb6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+2.2).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (+2.4).
- Best move. pawn to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kd7, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #529.
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