Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h7·4)
c9-03057Puzzle rating: 1088Theme: 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. Qxg7 Qh4+ 10. Nf2 d4 11. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- knight to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qh4+, then Nf2 and you stay on top.
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