Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (h8·6)
c9-14679Puzzle 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
4. Qg7 e5 5. d3 Rb6 6. e3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e3 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead e5, then d3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #681.
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