Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (h4·3)
c9-23262Puzzle 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
15. Qxf6 Re7 16. Nf5 Qe8 17. Bc3 Re6 18. Bxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c3 is the top choice (+5.9).
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re7, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #6.
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