Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h4 (f2·3)
c9-02014Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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
9. Qxh4 Nf6 10. Qg3 Qb6 11. Qe3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- queen to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e3 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf6, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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