Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (c2)
c9-07569Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
5. Qxf5 e5 6. e3 g6 7. Qc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c2.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead e5, then e3 and you win the knight.
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