Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f1 (c4)
c9-10773Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. 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.
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