Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h6 (h4·3)
c9-08632Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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
16. Qh6+ Ke8 17. Bh5+ Ng6 18. Bxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: bishop to h5 (#3).
- Strong! bishop to g6 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ke8, then Bh5+ and you stay on top.
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