Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (g5·2)
c9-01349Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Qf6 a5 11. Nd3 Ra6 12. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead a5, then Nd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #854.
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