Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h8·2)
c9-04354Puzzle rating: 1095Theme: 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
5. Qg7 Ne6 6. Qh6 Bb7 7. g3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: queen to h6 (+4.0).
- Precise: pawn to g3 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Rb6, then Qh6 and you stay on top.
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