Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h6 (c1·3)
c9-05135Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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. 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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