Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g2 (g1·7)
c9-07391Puzzle 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
10. Qxg2 f5 11. Ne2 Nc6 12. Qg5
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.6).
- Spot on — knight to e2 (+4.4).
- A natural move: queen to g5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Qg3 and you win the bishop.
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