Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h8·5)
c9-10939Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
8. Qg7 bxa4 9. Bf3 Qc6 10. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Qc6, then axb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #681.
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