Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c2 (c4)
c9-27982Puzzle 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. Qxc2 Nxc2 19. Nxf7+ Kc7 20. Kxc2 Bxd4 21. Rxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — knight to f7 (+6.5).
- Precise: king to c2 is the top choice (+6.7).
- Best move. rook to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxc2, then Nxf7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #623.
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