Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h3 (h1·2)
c9-03008Puzzle 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. Qxh3 h6 5. g6 fxg6 6. Ng2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h3 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- pawn to g6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g2.
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead h6, then g6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #181.
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