Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h8·3)
c9-05667Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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
5. Qg7 Rf7 6. Qg3 a5 7. b5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- queen to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b5.
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead b6, then e4 and you stay on top.
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