Attack on the uncastled king: queen to a8 (h1·4)
c9-02762Puzzle 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
3. Qxa8 Bxh2 4. Rh1 d5 5. g5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g5 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Bxh2, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #176.
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