Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (g6)
c9-05186Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
15. Qxf5 Nxe3 16. fxe3 Qxg3+ 17. Kd2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.7).
- Well found: pawn to e3 (+6.0).
- Precise: king to d2 is the top choice (+5.9).
- You win decisive material (+5.9).
- If instead Nxe3, then fxe3 and you win the bishop.
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