Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g4 (e2·2)
c9-08382Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
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.
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