Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e3 (e1·4)
c9-27765Puzzle 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
18. Qxe3 fxe3 19. Nd3 Ne7 20. Bc4 f5 21. Rxd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — knight to d3 (+3.9).
- A natural move: bishop to c4.
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead fxe3, then Nd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
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