Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f2 (d4)
c9-12704Puzzle 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. Qf2 Qxc2 14. Rf5+ Qxf5 15. Bxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — rook to f5 (+3.4).
- Strong! bishop to f5 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc2, then Rf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #65.
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