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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f1 (c4)

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Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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

17. Qf1 Qxf1+ 18. Kxf1

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • Spot on — king to f1 (+4.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.9).
  • If instead Qxf1+, then Kxf1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #48.

Explore position #48

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