Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h6
c9-00748Puzzle rating: 1100Theme: 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
6. Qxh6+ Rg7 7. O-O-O Nb6 8. h4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rg7, then O-O-O and you win the bishop.
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