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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (g6·2)

c9-07141
Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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

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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