Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g5 (f5)
c9-01013Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
13. Qg5 Bf4 14. Qxh4 g5 15. Qh6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: queen to h4 (+2.0).
- Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Bh2+, then Kh1 and you stay on top.
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