Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (b2·9)
c9-12963Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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. Qxf6 Nxf5 19. Qxd8+ Kxd8 20. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (+4.9).
- Strong! bishop to a8 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxf5, then Qxd8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #498.
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