Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g4 (g1)
c9-03605Puzzle 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
8. Qxg4 Bxb2 9. Kxb2 Qg7+ 10. Kc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — king to b2 (+4.6).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h5, then Qh3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
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