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Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g6 (h7·2)

c9-15984
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

12. Qg6 Rg8 13. Qh5 c5 14. Bd5

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • queen to h5 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: bishop to d5.
  • You win decisive material (+5.5).
  • If instead Nd6, then Ne5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #435.

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