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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f3 (f6)

c9-21396
Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #344

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