Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h4 (f2·4)
c9-04629Puzzle 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
15. Qxh4+ Nf6 16. Bd3 Qf7 17. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf6, then Bd3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
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