Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e3 (d4·2)
c9-25657Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
10. Qe3 Nxd5 11. cxd5 Bxd5 12. Bxe4 Bxe4 13. Qxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: pawn to d5 (+2.7).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (+2.7).
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Nxd5, then cxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #196.
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