Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g1 (h1)
c9-01682Puzzle 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
14. Qxg1 Nb4 15. Bd2 cxd6 16. Nxa5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g1 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to a5 is the top choice (+7.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qf8, then Bxd5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #278.
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