Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (b1·5)
c9-05863Puzzle rating: 1095Theme: 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
8. Qxf5 Nhf4 9. d4 Nxg2 10. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g2 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nhf4, then d4 and you win the bishop.
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