Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (a1·3)
c9-09034Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
14. Qxf6+ Re7 15. Rfe1 O-O-O 16. Rxe7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re7, then Rfe1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #299.
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