Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g1 (h1·2)
c9-08572Puzzle rating: 1115Theme: 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. Qxg1 O-O-O 16. Nf3 Qh7 17. Ng5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — knight to f3 (+3.3).
- A natural move: knight to g5.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O-O, then Nf3 and you win the rook.
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