Attack on the uncastled king: queen to c1 (a1)
c9-08130Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
9. Qc1 f4 10. gxf4 Qxf4 11. f3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (+2.3).
- A natural move: pawn to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead f4, then gxf4 and you stay on top.
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