Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (d7)
c9-08464Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
16. Qxf5+ Nf7 17. Nc5 e6 18. Nxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (+5.7).
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Nf7, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
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