Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g3 (f2·3)
c9-16506Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
21. Qxg3+ Ne5 22. gxf6 exf6 23. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — pawn to f6 (+5.3).
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ne5, then gxf6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #809.
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