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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h7·9)

c9-09142
Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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

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.

Explore position #610

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