Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f4 (c1·2)
c9-03412Puzzle rating: 1104Theme: 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
16. Qxf4 O-O 17. O-O Bxc4 18. Rf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f5 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead O-O, then Qg3 and you win the bishop.
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