Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h7·3)
c9-02116Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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. Qg7 Rg8 13. Qh6 Qc7 14. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- queen to h6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Rg8, then Qh6 and you stay on top.
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