Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (d4·6)
c9-06066Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
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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