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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h7·4)

c9-03057
Puzzle rating: 1088Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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