Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h4 (f2·2)
c9-01931Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
12. Qxh4 Qxd5 13. g4 g5 14. Qxh7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- pawn to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qxd5, then g4 and you stay on top.
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