Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a8 (h1·2)
c9-00945Puzzle 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
4. Qxa8 Bxh2 5. Rh1 d5 6. Rxh2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h2 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxh2, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #176.
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