Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e5 (c3·2)
c9-06623Puzzle 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
10. Qxe5 Ke8 11. Qxg7 Nhf7 12. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (+6.1).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead cxb3+, then Ne2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #612.
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