Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f4 (c1·7)
c9-08570Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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
10. Qxf4 d5 11. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — bishop to f8 (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d5, then Bxf8 and you win the rook.
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