Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h5 (d5)
c9-11444Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
20. Qh5+ Kd7 21. Kf2 Bxf3 22. Qxh4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h4 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Kd7, then Kf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #769.
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