Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g1 (h1·3)
c9-11144Puzzle 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
12. Qg1 Bf6 13. d4 h5 14. Qe3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Bf6, then d4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #665.
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