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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h5 (g6)

c9-13791
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #23

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