Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f3
c9-00792Puzzle 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. Qxf3 Nxf3 11. Nc2 Nxg1 12. Rxg1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- knight to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g1 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Nxf3, then Ba2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #308.
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