Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (g1·4)
c9-21271Puzzle 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
15. Qxd4 Qxg4 16. Qf6+ Ke8 17. Rxf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (+4.2).
- Strong! rook to f4 is the sharp choice (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qxg4, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
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