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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h5 (g4·2)

c9-09001
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #438

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