Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h5 (g6)
c9-13791Puzzle 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
10. Qh5 Bg7 11. Nf5 Nb6 12. Rg3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g3 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead e5, then Ng2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #23.
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