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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (d4·6)

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Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Qxh8+ Ng8 7. Bh6+ Ke7 8. Qxg8

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (+8.8).
  • Spot on — bishop to h6 (+9.0).
  • Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (+9.0).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Ng8, then Bh6+ and you win the rook.

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