Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f2 (g3·2)
c9-09357Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
21. Qf2 Qc7 22. Qh4 Qb6+ 23. Qd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- queen to h4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qc7, then Qh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #208.
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