Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h2 (g1)
c9-04206Puzzle rating: 1102Theme: 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. Qxh2 O-O-O 10. O-O-O dxe4 11. Nxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h2 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e4 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then O-O-O and you win the bishop.
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