Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g2 (f1·6)
c9-08175Puzzle rating: 1085Theme: 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
8. Qxg2 exf4 9. Nhxf4 Nxf4 10. exf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — knight to f4 (+4.7).
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead exf4, then Nhxf4 and you win the bishop.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play