Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e4
c9-00992Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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. Qxe4 O-O 9. Bd2 c5 10. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Bc3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #218.
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