Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h5 (e2·5)
c9-07734Puzzle rating: 1096Theme: 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. Qxh5+ Rf7 11. Nd3 O-O-O 12. Nc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rf7, then Nc2 and you win the bishop.
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