Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g4 (f3·2)
c9-06477Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
4. Qxg4 d5 5. Qh5 dxe4 6. a4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- queen to h5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead d5, then Qh5 and you win the knight.
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