Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (b1·8)
c9-08231Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
11. Qxf5 e6 12. Qf4 Ke7 13. Nc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- queen to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e6, then Qf4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #413.
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