Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (d3·6)
c9-25387Puzzle 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
24. Qd4 Bxd4+ 25. Nxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Bxd4+, then Nxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #208.
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