Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (g5)
c9-27050Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
11. Qf5 Nf6 12. b3 d6 13. cxb5 Qxf5 14. Nxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (+3.0).
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Nf6, then b3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #401.
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