Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d8 (g5·3)
c9-13500Puzzle 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
12. Qxd8+ Nxd8 13. h5 Nxc4 14. hxg6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- pawn to h5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g6 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Nxd8, then h5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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