Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (c8)
c9-14450Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. Qf5 Bxc1 12. Be4 Bf4 13. Bxc6 Nxc6 14. Qxb5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- bishop to e4 develops smoothly.
- Stunning! bishop to c6 gives up material but you stand better (+1.8).
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.4).
- You reach a winning position (+1.4).
- If instead Bxc1, then Be4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #472.
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