Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g4 (g6)
c9-15891Puzzle 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
17. Qg4 b3 18. axb3 Nb4 19. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — pawn to b3 (+4.7).
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead a4, then Nf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #584.
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