Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h2 (h1·2)
c9-05014Puzzle rating: 1112Theme: 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 f5 10. Kd1 O-O-O 11. Bc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h2 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- Spot on — king to d1 (+6.3).
- Precise: bishop to c4 is the top choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O-O, then Ned5 and you win the queen.
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