Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f4 (f1·4)
c9-06960Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
8. Qxf4 Nxf4 9. Nf5 Ba7 10. Bg3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Nxf4, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
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