Attack on the uncastled king: queen to e4 (f3·7)
c9-27894Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
13. Qe4 Qh5 14. Bf2 Ng4 15. dxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — bishop to f2 (+3.0).
- Precise: pawn to e6 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qh5, then Bf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #77.
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