Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f2 (g3)
c9-10529Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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 Bf5 22. Kc1 Bxc2 23. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to c2 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Bf5, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #551.
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