Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g2 (f1·2)
c9-02733Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
15. Qxg2 Rxe5 16. Nc2 d4 17. Bf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- knight to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Rxe5, then Nc2 and you stay on top.
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