Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (c3·3)
c9-24009Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
13. Qxf6 Qf7 14. Qxf7+ Kxf7 15. O-O+ Kg8 16. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (+4.2).
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+4.1).
- Best move. bishop to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf7, then Qxf7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #417.
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