Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e4 (b1·2)
c9-03307Puzzle 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
5. Qxe4 O-O 6. Bd2 g6 7. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — bishop to d2 (+3.5).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Bc3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #603.
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