Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h4 (h2·3)
c9-08501Puzzle 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
15. Qxh4+ g5 16. Qa4 e4 17. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — queen to a4 (+3.8).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then Qh2 and you win the bishop.
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