Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (a1·2)
c9-03249Puzzle 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. Qxg7 Ng8 11. Qc3 Nf6 12. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- queen to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd3+, then Kd1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #583.
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