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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e3 (f2·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1089Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Qe3 Qxe3 16. Bxe3

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
  • Well found: bishop to e3 (+1.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+1.9).
  • If instead Qxe3, then Bxe3 and you stay on top.

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