Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g4 (g3·2)
c9-12158Puzzle 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
9. Qg4 Be7 10. Ng3 Bc5+ 11. d4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Be7, then Ng3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #513.
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