Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g2 (f2)
c9-00830Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
14. Qxg2 Rxd6 15. Nb3 Qxg5 16. Qf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Rxd6, then Nb3 and you stay on top.
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