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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c6 (d5)

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Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

13. Qc6+ Bc7 14. Ba5 Ne6 15. Bf5

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#11).
  • bishop to a5 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: bishop to f5.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Bc7, then Ba5 and you stay on top.

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