Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h4 (h8)
c9-12620Puzzle 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
6. Qh4 cxd4 7. Nxd4 g5 8. Bxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (+4.4).
- Strong! bishop to g5 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead b5, then g3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #599.
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