Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d3 (e4·2)
c9-26740Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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
25. Qd3 Ne4+ 26. Kc2 Qe6 27. Ng2 c4 28. bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+2.5).
- A natural move: knight to g2.
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Ne4+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #206.
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