Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h5 (g4·2)
c9-09001Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
19. Qxh5 Rxh5 20. Bxe3
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on h5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.8).
- Well found: bishop to e3 (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxh5, then Bxe3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #438.
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