Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f2 (g1)
c9-18884Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Qf2 O-O-O 19. Ne5 Nxg5 20. Bxa6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- knight to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a6 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead O-O-O, then Ne5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #834.
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