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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h4 (e1·2)

c9-03585
Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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

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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