Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (b1·14)
c9-27003Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
20. Qxf5 Qxf5 21. Ne7+ Kf7 22. Nxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: knight to e7 (+3.9).
- Strong! knight to f5 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qxf5, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #410.
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