Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (d4)
c9-26521Puzzle 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. Qxf6 gxf6 20. Rg3+ Bg7 21. Bxf6 Rh6 22. Rxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- Spot on — rook to g3 (+6.5).
- Strong! bishop to f6 is the sharp choice (+6.4).
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead gxf6, then Rg3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #50.
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