Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f2 (e1)
c9-04124Puzzle 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
5. Qxf2+ Ke8 6. O-O g6 7. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nf7, then Bxh7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #324.
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