Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h8)
c9-01699Puzzle 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
5. Qg7 Bb7 6. Nf3 O-O-O 7. Qh6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to h6.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Bb7, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
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