Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (h4·5)
c9-19387Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
16. Qxf6+ Nf7 17. Qe7+ Kg7 18. Bc3+ e5 19. Bxe5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#4).
- Strong! bishop to c3 is the sharp choice (#3).
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nf7, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #296.
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