Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f4 (f1·3)
c9-05043Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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
6. Qxf4 O-O 7. O-O Ne6 8. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d2 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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