Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h4 (e1·2)
c9-03585Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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
4. Qxh4 O-O 5. O-O Ng6 6. Qe1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ng6, then Qg3 and you win the bishop.
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