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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f4 (c1·6)

c9-06632
Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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

13. Qxf4+ Ke8 14. Bxa8 Rf8 15. Qe4

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+7.4).
  • Well found: bishop to a8 (+7.5).
  • A natural move: queen to e4.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Kg8, then Bxa8 and you win the bishop.

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