Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (f2)
c9-09521Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
17. f3 Qh5 18. Bxb8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: bishop to b8 (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qh5, then Bxb8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #375.
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