Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g2 (h1)
c9-23516Puzzle 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
22. Qg2 Rxf1+ 23. Rxf1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — rook to f1 (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Rxf1+, then Rxf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #660.
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