Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f7 (f2)
c9-04129Puzzle 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
8. Qxf7 Bxh3 9. Bxe4 d5 10. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (+4.8).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxh3, then Bxe4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #359.
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