Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (f3·2)
c9-06755Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
13. Qxf5 Re8 14. Bc2 Ne3+ 15. Bxe3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to e3 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Re8, then Bc2 and you win the bishop.
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