Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d1 (e2·2)
c9-23237Puzzle 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
17. Qxd1 Qe8 18. Qd6 O-O-O 19. Qxc6+ Qxc6 20. Bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (+3.1).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qe8, then Qd6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #895.
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