Attack on the uncastled king: queen to f6 (a1·5)
c9-27809Puzzle 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
15. Qxf6 O-O 16. Bc3 d4 17. Qxd4 Qxg2+ 18. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: bishop to c3 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#4).
- Best move. king to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #489.
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