Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f3 (d3·2)
c9-09134Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
29. Qxf3 O-O-O 30. Rxh4 Qe6 31. d5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — rook to h4 (+4.7).
- A natural move: pawn to d5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ra8, then Rxh4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #117.
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