Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h6 (h7·2)
c9-09847Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
9. Qxh6 Qxh6 10. Nf7+ Kc8 11. Nxh6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: knight to f7 (+3.5).
- Strong! knight to h6 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxh6, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #643.
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