Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h7·6)
c9-06385Puzzle rating: 1094Theme: 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
13. Qxg7 Rf7 14. Qh8+ Rf8 15. Qh6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (+2.9).
- A natural move: queen to h6.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Rf7, then Qh6 and you stay on top.
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