Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (f1·2)
c9-05209Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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. Qxc4 c6 7. Qe2 Rc7 8. gxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — queen to e2 (+4.2).
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c6, then Qb3 and you win the bishop.
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