Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e7 (d8)
c9-08618Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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. Qe7 Bxf4 9. g3 Bg5 10. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead exf4, then b3 and you stay on top.
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