Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (a1·2)
c9-06533Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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
9. Qaf6+ Kd7 10. Q8e7+ Kc6 11. Qe4+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#3).
- Strong! queen to e4 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Q8e7+ and you stay on top.
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