Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g2 (g1·5)
c9-06075Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
8. Qxg2 h5 9. b3 Ke7 10. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d3 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h5, then h3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #641.
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