Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g7 (f6·4)
c9-14081Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
11. fxg7+ Ke7 12. Qf6+ Kd6 13. Qe5+ Ke7 14. Qxb8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g7 keeps the pressure (+9.3).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (+9.7).
- Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (+10.0).
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
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