Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h1 (g1·3)
c9-05966Puzzle 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. Qxh1 Nc6 11. Nc2 Ng6 12. e4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — knight to c2 (+2.1).
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then Na3 and you win the bishop.
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