Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h7·8)
c9-07955Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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. Qg7 Rg8 11. Qb2 Bd5 12. g3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- queen to b2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Rg8, then Qb2 and you stay on top.
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