Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f2 (f5)
c9-25007Puzzle 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
9. Qf2 Bxf2+ 10. Kxf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: king to f2 (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Bxf2+, then Kxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #148.
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