Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g3 (f2·4)
c9-09922Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Qxg3 Qf5+ 29. Qf2 Qxg6 30. h5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- queen to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h5.
- You win decisive material (+7.5).
- If instead Qf5+, then Qf2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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