Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c3 (e1·3)
c9-26101Puzzle 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
12. Qxc3+ Nc6 13. dxc6 bxc6 14. Re1 Qf7 15. Qxh8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — pawn to c6 (+3.2).
- Strong! rook to e1 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then dxc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
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