Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e6
c9-03327Puzzle 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
11. Qxe6+ Kb7 12. axb5 Nb6 13. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (+4.8).
- A natural move: knight to g3.
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Kb7, then axb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #685.
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