Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c5 (g1·4)
c9-26875Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
14. Qxc5 Qxe6 15. Nxd6+ Rxd6 16. Rxd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (+5.6).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxe6, then Nxd6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #936.
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