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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c4 (f1·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1091Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

4. Qxc4 f5 5. f3 f4 6. Ne2

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to e2.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead f5, then f3 and you win the bishop.

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