Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (g6·2)
c9-07141Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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
15. Qf5+ Kb8 16. Nd7+ Kc8 17. Nxe5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: knight to d7 (#4).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
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