Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g8 (c4·4)
c9-09669Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Qxg8+ Nxg8 20. Rxc8 Bxc8 21. Bxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (+3.3).
- Strong! bishop to g6 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Nxg8, then Rxc8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #306.
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