Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h4 (f2·3)
c9-02777Puzzle 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. Qxh4 Nf6 11. Nb3 b5 12. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf6, then Rf1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #261.
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