Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (a1·4)
c9-01795Puzzle 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. Qxh8 Rf8 6. f4 O-O-O 7. Qc3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (+4.8).
- Precise: queen to c3 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rf8, then f4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #111.
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