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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h5 (e2·5)

c9-07734
Puzzle rating: 1096Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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