Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e4 (e1·4)
c9-04974Puzzle 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
14. Qxe4 Re6 15. Ne5 g6 16. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: knight to e5 (+3.3).
- Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then Qe1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #32.
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