Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e2 (e4)
c9-03587Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
14. Qe2 Qc6 15. Bxe6 Qxe6 16. Qxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (+2.5).
- Stunning! queen to e6 gives up material but you stand better (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c5, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #805.
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