Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (h5)
c9-23489Puzzle 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
19. Qxd5 exd5 20. Nf7 Re8 21. Nc3 Re6 22. Nxh6+
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on d5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.1).
- Well found: knight to f7 (+2.3).
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+1.9).
- Best move. knight to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.0).
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead exd5, then Nf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #438.
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