Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f3 (f4)
c9-23330Puzzle 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
8. Qf3 Qxf3 9. exf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: pawn to f3 (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Qxf3, then exf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #677.
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