Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f4 (f1·5)
c9-07933Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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. Qxf4 e5 16. Qe4 O-O 17. Nc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- queen to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then Qf1 and you win the bishop.
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