Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h6 (c1)
c9-02390naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
10. Qxh6 dxc4 11. bxc4 Rg8 12. Qe3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+5.6).
- Precise: queen to e3 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then Nc3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #210.
SP-210 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
Explore position #210Similar puzzles
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