Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (a5·2)
c9-25013Puzzle 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
9. Qxd5 Nxd5 10. Bg5+ Be7 11. Bxe7+ Kxe7 12. fxg4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on d5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.8).
- Well found: bishop to g5 (+2.9).
- Stunning! bishop to e7 gives up material but you are winning (+3.0).
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxd5, then Bg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #342.
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