Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c6 (d5)
sf-u-0083Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
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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