Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h2 (e2)
c9-07617Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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
15. Qxh2 O-O-O 16. Ba3 Qxf3 17. Nf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- bishop to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead O-O-O, then Ba3 and you win the bishop.
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