Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (e1)
c9-02330Puzzle 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
10. Qxe5 Nhf7 11. Qh5 e5 12. b3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- queen to h5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Bf3+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #626.
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