Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f4 (c1·3)
c9-04291Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
7. Qxf4 bxc4 8. Rxd4 c3+ 9. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — rook to d4 (+2.6).
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d6, then Nf3 and you win the bishop.
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