Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c1 (c2)
c9-23593Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
22. Qc1 Qxc1 23. Rxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: rook to c1 (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Qxc1, then Rxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #215.
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