Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f3 (h3)
c9-06231Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
16. Qf3 Rg5 17. Rg1 Nc7 18. Qh1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- rook to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h1 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Rg5, then Be2 and you stay on top.
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