Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g4 (d1)
c9-00278Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
5. Qxg4 Nc6 6. Nc2 f5 7. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- knight to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then d3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #38.
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