Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d5 (h1·7)
c9-08838Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
6. Qd5 Bh3+ 7. Ng2 Bxg2+ 8. Rxg2 b6 9. Qf7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d5.
- knight to g2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g2 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Bh3+, then Ng2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #469.
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