Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f5 (f1)
c9-27326Puzzle 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
18. Qf5+ Kc7 19. Re7+ Kb6 20. Nd7+ Kc7 21. Nxf8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#2).
- Precise: knight to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- Best move. knight to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc7, then Re7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #267.
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