Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (e3·3)
c9-24261Puzzle 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 Bxe5 25. Be6 O-O-O 26. O-O-O Nc7 27. Bxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Well found: bishop to e6 (+7.1).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- Best move. bishop to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxe5, then Be6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
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