Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e4 (h1·3)
c9-03227Puzzle 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
6. Qxe4 O-O 7. d5 c6 8. Bg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- pawn to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g2.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then d5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #566.
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