Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (a1)
c9-01521Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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. Qxh8 Bd5 9. Qxh7 Bxh1 10. Qxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (+3.5).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Bd5, then Qxh7 and you win the bishop.
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