Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h5 (h7)
c9-04856Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
14. Qxh5+ Nxh5 15. Nf5 Ne6 16. e3
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on h5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.5).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to e3 is the sharp choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Nxh5, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
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