Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h4 (g3·9)
c9-07457Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: 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. gxh4 Qxf4 14. Re4 Qd6 15. Qe1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- rook to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e1 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Qxf4, then h5 and you stay on top.
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