Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h3 (h6)
c9-09977Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
15. Qh3 gxf4 16. gxf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead gxf4, then gxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #931.
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