Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g6 (b1·7)
c9-02608Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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. Qxg6 Nxh3+ 13. gxh3 Rxb3 14. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to h3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxh3+, then gxh3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #389.
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