Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h4 (f2·7)
c9-05608Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
10. Qxh4 c5 11. Bc2 dxc4 12. Nxc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c4 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Nxc5 and you win the bishop.
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