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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (a1·2)

c9-06533
Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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

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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