Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h5 (e2·7)
c9-12838Puzzle rating: 2340Theme: 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
22. Qh5 Qa3+ 23. Kb1 Qb2+ 24. Kxb2
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to h5.
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to b2 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qa3+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #413.
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