Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f2 (a7)
c9-21159Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
12. Qf2 Bd4 13. e3 Qxf2+ 14. Rxf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to f2 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Bd4, then e3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #87.
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