Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f4 (e3·2)
c9-04271Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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
11. Qxf4 Nxf2+ 12. Ke2 hxg3 13. Rhf1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Nxf2+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
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