Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g7 (a1·8)
c9-15581Puzzle 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
6. Qxg7 Rxc5 7. Ne3 Bb7 8. Qxh7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxc5, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #111.
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