Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e3 (e1·5)
c9-27734Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
8. Qe3 Rxh5 9. Qxf3 Rh4 10. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Well found: queen to f3 (+2.3).
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+1.5).
- You reach a winning position (+1.5).
- If instead Rxh5, then Qxf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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