Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (d5)
c9-20600Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
30. Qf5+ Ke8 31. Rc3 e6 32. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Rc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
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