Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h6 (g7)
c9-00921Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
10. Qh6 Rh8 11. d4 Bxd4 12. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (+3.1).
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Rh8, then exd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #872.
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