Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c3 (c6)
c9-27913Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
20. Qc3 Bxc3+ 21. bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: pawn to c3 (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Bxc3+, then bxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #526.
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