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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h6 (c1·3)

c9-05135
Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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

14. Qxh6 Nf5 15. Qxh5 exf1=Q+ 16. Kxf1

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Spot on — queen to h5 (+5.2).
  • Strong! king to f1 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
  • You win decisive material (+5.3).
  • If instead Nf5, then Qxh5 and you win the rook.

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