Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (f2·2)
c9-26292Puzzle 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
19. Qxf5 Rxf5 20. Ne3 Rg5 21. Rxg5 Nxg5 22. Bxb7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to g5 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Rxf5, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #663.
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