Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (h2·17)
c9-05930Puzzle rating: 1111Theme: 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. hxg3 Qxd5+ 11. Qd2 Qxf5 12. Qa5+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
- Well found: queen to d2 (+1.6).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (+1.4).
- You reach a winning position (+1.4).
- If instead Qxd5+, then Qd2 and you win the rook.
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