Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h2 (g1·2)
c9-05509Puzzle rating: 1151Theme: 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
6. Qxh2 f4 7. Qh3 f3 8. Qxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — queen to h3 (+4.9).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead f4, then f3 and you win the bishop.
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