Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (a5)
c9-01086Puzzle 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
13. Qxd5 Nc6 14. b4 Qd6 15. Qxd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nc6, then b4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #572.
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