Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h6 (h7)
c9-01963Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
7. Qh6+ Ke8 8. Qxg5 c6 9. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (+3.0).
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Ke8, then Qxg5 and you stay on top.
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