Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f3 (h5)
c9-12147Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
13. Qf3 Rb8 14. Bxf5 Nxf5 15. Qxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (+2.1).
- Strong! queen to f5 is the sharp choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Rb8, then Bxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #56.
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