Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c5 (b4)
c9-27122Puzzle 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
16. Qxc5 Nf4 17. Bf5 Ne6 18. Bxe6 Rxe6 19. Rxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- bishop to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (+3.6).
- Best move. rook to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf4, then Bf5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #128.
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