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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h8·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1095Theme: 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

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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