Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f3 (f6)
c9-21396Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
11. Qf3 Nxf3 12. gxf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: pawn to f3 (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Nxf3, then gxf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #344.
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