Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f3 (h1·2)
c9-03812Puzzle rating: 1114Theme: 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
13. Qxf3 Nxd7 14. Ne2 e6 15. h3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- knight to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Nxd7, then Ne2 and you stay on top.
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