Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (f2·2)
c9-12814Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
19. f3 Qxh4 20. Nxc7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: knight to c7 (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qxh4, then Nxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #129.
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