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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g4 (e2·2)

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Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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

8. Qxg4+ e6 9. Nb3 O-O-O 10. Rf1

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • knight to b3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to f1.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead e6, then g6 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #363.

Explore position #363

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