Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (a1·12)
c9-08108Puzzle rating: 1149Theme: 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
12. Qxg7 Re8 13. O-O Qxa5 14. Qxf7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+1.4).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (+1.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Re8, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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