Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f7 (g6·4)
c9-12816Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
18. Qxf7+ Kxf7 19. Ne5+ Kf6 20. Nxc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: knight to e5 (+2.8).
- Strong! knight to c4 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxf7, then Ne5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #594.
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