Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h7 (e4)
c9-07747Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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
9. Qxh7 Be6 10. O-O Nd5 11. f5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f5.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be6, then O-O and you win the rook.
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