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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f2 (e1·3)

c9-09931
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

10. Qxf2 Qxf8 11. Rxh1

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • Well found: rook to h1 (+2.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.7).
  • If instead Qxf8, then Rxh1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #897.

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