Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h7·9)
c9-09142Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
10. Qxg7 Qxg7 11. Bxg7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: bishop to g7 (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Qxg7, then Bxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #610.
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