Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h6 (h4)
c9-04151Puzzle rating: 1115Theme: 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
11. Qh6 Nc7 12. h4 f4 13. Qxg5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- pawn to h4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Nc7, then exf5 and you stay on top.
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