Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f2
c9-00120Puzzle 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. Qxf2 Ne4 11. Qe3 Qg5 12. Bd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- queen to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Ne4, then Qe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #659.
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